In a dramatic escalation of hostilities between Iran and Israel, Iranian missile strikes have inflicted significant damage on four strategic locations in central and southern Israel, including the Soroka hospital in Be’er Sheva and the Israeli stock exchange building in Tel Aviv. While Iranian state media claimed the intended target was a sensitive military site near the hospital, the resulting blast wave shattered parts of the medical facility, leaving at least 30 people injured—two of whom are in critical condition. Despite widespread rumors, Israeli emergency services have confirmed there was no leakage of hazardous materials from the hospital. Meanwhile, Israeli forces have reportedly retaliated with a strike on Iran’s Arak heavy water nuclear reactor, further deepening tensions. As the situation deteriorates, U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that he is still weighing possible military intervention, underscoring the growing international stakes of the conflict.